Shearwater, Longfield
House prices, sold prices and local information for DA3 7NL.
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At a glance
22 property sales on Shearwater, Longfield have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 4 homes sold here for an average of £596,250. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £496,500. That is 19% above the Longfield average of £502,122 over the same period. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 59% semi-detached, 41% detached. Recorded sale prices on Shearwater range from £386,500 to £725,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 45 streets in Longfield with at least two sales in the last year, Shearwater ranks 13th for average price.
House prices on Shearwater compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DA3 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 22 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 13 | £496,500 | 21 May 2026 |
| Detached | 9 | £539,322 | 16 Apr 2026 |
Sold prices on Shearwater
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 21 May 2026 | £590,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 34, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 16 Apr 2026 | £725,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 28, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 6 Mar 2026 | £565,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 62, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 27 Feb 2026 | £505,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 53, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 23 Oct 2024 | £485,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 59, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 12 Jul 2024 | £475,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 63, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 17 Jun 2024 | £540,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 43, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 1 Feb 2024 | £645,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 39, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 1 Dec 2023 | £538,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 52, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 24 Nov 2023 | £520,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 73, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 25 Nov 2022 | £555,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 75, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 4 Nov 2022 | £502,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 47, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 28 Jun 2021 | £515,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 35, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 5 Mar 2021 | £480,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 52, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 17 Dec 2019 | £475,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 57, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 30 Sep 2019 | £490,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 67, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 30 Nov 2018 | £480,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 46, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 20 Nov 2018 | £398,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 40, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 29 Oct 2018 | £485,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 37, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 27 Oct 2017 | £495,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 52, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 19 Jun 2017 | £386,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 55, Shearwater DA3 7NL | 12 Aug 2016 | £458,400 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 52, Shearwater | £386,500 (Jun 2017) → £475,000 (Dec 2019) → £520,000 (Nov 2023) | +35% over 6 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Shearwater
Crime
44 crimes were reported within about a mile of Shearwater in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 9 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 9 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Shearwater
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langafel Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 286 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.2 mi |
| Rowhill School 163 pupils | Foundation special school | 5–16 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Leigh Academy Longfield 992 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| Our Lady of Hartley Catholic Primary School, Hartley, Longfield 217 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.0 mi |
| Istead Rise Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Leigh Academy Hartley 445 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding Report | 1.2 mi |
| Steephill School 76 pupils | Other independent school | 3–11 | Report | 1.2 mi |
| Sedley's Church of England Primary School 98 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Longfield station 0.9 mi · 18 min walk
- Meopham station 1.7 mi · 34 min walk
- Sole Street station 2.6 mi · 52 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Langafel School (opp, Main Road) 4 min walk
- Langafel School (adj, Main Road) 4 min walk
- Fairlight Cross (opp, New Barn Road) 5 min walk
- New Barn Road (adj, Main Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Jubilee Medical Centre
Kent House Surgery, 36 Station Road, Longfield · 0.9 mi - Downs Way Medical Practice
Worcester Close, Istead Rise, Gravesend · 1.5 mi - Swanscombe Health Centre
Bean Village Surgery, Southfleet Road, Dartford · 2.4 mi - Meopham Medical Centre
Wrotham Road, Meopham, Gravesend · 2.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Longfield Station Road · 0.9 mi
- Waitrose Waitrose Longfield · 0.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Longfield · 0.9 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Hartley - Cherry Trees · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Hodgson Pharmacy · 0.9 mi
- Istead Rise Pharmacy · 1.5 mi
- Meopham Pharmacy · 1.8 mi
Dentists
- Hartley Dental Practice · 0.7 mi
- Bupa Dental Care Longfield · 1.0 mi
- Istead Rise Dental Clinic · 1.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 9 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 9 of 10 |
| Crime | 9 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 2 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 95.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 3.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 548 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.6% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 56.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,417 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 22% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 22% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 97% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 92% |
Share of homes across Dartford with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Shearwater
Ethnic group
| Here | Dartford | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91% | 74.5% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 5.2% | 9.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1.3% | 10.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 1% | 2% |
Religion
| Here | Dartford | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 59.2% | 48.1% |
| No religion | 30.1% | 36.5% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Sikh | 4% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | – |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Dartford | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 80.3% |
| Born outside the UK | 6% | 19.7% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Dartford | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33% | 32.4% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19% | 16.7% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 17% | 15.3% |
| No qualifications | 11.6% | 16.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.5% | 11% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 5.6% |
| Other qualifications | 2.6% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Dartford | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.4% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 33.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Dartford | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 35.4% | 28.5% |
| 1 car or van in household | 31.6% | 45% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 25.2% | 9.6% |
| No cars or vans in household | 7.8% | 16.9% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Dartford.
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